Eight million civilians living in 'state of fear' in IS-held territory: UN expert -

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 2 (APP): The Islamic State has engaged in widespread and systematic human rights violations of the most serious kinds in Syria and Iraq, brutally forcing some 8 million people to 'assimilate, flee or face death,' according to a United Nations expert.

US appreciates Pakistan's constructive role in Afghan reconciliation process -

Washington, July 31 (APP): Appreciating Pakistan's constructive role in the Afghan reconciliation process, a U.S. State Department spokesman on Thursday encouraged the Taliban to seize a 'moment of opportunity' to make genuine peace and become part of the legitimate political system of Afghanistan.

UNITED NATIONS, July 31 (APP): Senior diplomats and UN officials at a highly appreciated Pakistan-sponsored panel discussion on the plight of refugees and migrants Thursday called for addressing the root causes of the massive human movements -- conflicts, persecution and poverty -- in a bid to end this grave humanitarian crisis.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): All praises for Pakistan Special Olympians who brought great honours for the country as they continued their habit of winning medals, adding one more gold to their medal tally on the last day of Special World Games held in Los Angeles.

KARACHI, July 31 (APP): Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF)Friday named a 11-member squad for the 22nd Asian Table Tennis Championship being staged at Pattaya (Thailand) from September 26 to September 3.

LALAMUSA, Jun 2 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday said that Pakistan People’s Party never compromise on principles and manifesto and its workers always rendered sacrifices for upholding democracy in the country. Addressing a public gathering on the occasion of gas supply inauguration ceremony at village Tekria, he said that democratic government always took practical steps for the welfare of the poor people instead of only making promises. He said that government was committed to address all problems on permanent basis including present power shortage.